Anglesey

[ ang-guh l-see ]

/ ˈæŋ gəl si /

noun

an island and historic county in Gwynedd, in NW Wales.

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Example sentences from the Web for anglesey

She is still there now with George while William completes his tour of duty and says farewell to Anglesey.
Prince William Is Out of a Job. What Now?|Nico Hines|August 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
William returned to his RAF base on Anglesey yesterday when his paternity leave came to an end.
Kate To Join William In Wales|Tom Sykes|August 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Tomorrow, for example, he will be attending the local agricultural show on Anglesey.
Kate To Join William In Wales|Tom Sykes|August 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
However a relocation of the royal family to Anglesey would be a huge break with protocol.
Kate To Join William In Wales|Tom Sykes|August 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST

William - who now pilots a helcipoter - was then called from his base at RAF Valley in Anglesey to rescue them.
Prince William To The Rescue|Tom Sykes|February 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
They are considered, I believe, to be memorials of the priors of Anglesey, a neighbouring religious house.
Notes and Queries, Number 69, February 22, 1851|Various
Over 80 is the percentage in Carnarvonshire, as against over 90 for Anglesey.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3|Various
Anglesey is as interesting to the antiquary, as to the natural philosopher.
Curiousities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol. 1|Thomas Dugdale
Ellen Ellis at Beumaris in Anglesey gave birth to a child in her 72d year.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
A fierce poetical dispute raged between him and Sion Brwynog of Anglesey, who was a contemporary of his.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5|Various

British Dictionary definitions for anglesey

Anglesey

/ (ˈæŋɡəlsɪ) /

noun

an island and county of N Wales, formerly part of Gwynedd (1974–96), separated from the mainland by the Menai Strait. Administrative centre: Llangefni. Pop: 59 500 (2003 est). Area: 720 sq km (278 sq miles)Welsh name: Ynys Môn

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